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Sabarimala special trains Akola-Kollam (via. Nizamabad, Kacheguda)

Train No.07507 Akola – Kollam Sabarimalai Special Train (via. Nizamabad, Kacheguda, Dhone, Tirupati, Katpadi – 01 service):

Train No. 07507 Akola -Kollam special train will depart Akola at 11.50 hrs on 14th December, 2025 and arrive Kollam at 03:00 hrs on the second day.

Enroute, this special train will also stop at Washim, Hingoli, Purna, Nanded, Mudkhed, Dharmabad, Basar, Nizamabad, Kamareddi, Medchal, Bolarum, Malkajgiri, Kacheguda, Shadnagar, Jadcherla, Mahbubnagar, Gadwal, Kurnool City, Dhone, Gooty, Tadipatri, Kondapuram, Muddanur, Yerraguntla, Kadapa, Rajampeta, Koduru, Renigunta, Tirupati, Chittoor, Katpadi, Vaniyambadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Ottapalam, Thrisur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Chengancheri, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara and Kayankulam stations.

Note: Advance Reservations for these special trains will commence from ­08:00 hrs of Monday i.e., 4th November, 2025.

Here’s the most accurate information as of mid‑2025 regarding the Sabarimala Special Fare train between Akola Junction and Kollam Junction (via Nizamabad, Kacheguda, Dhone, Tirupati, Katpadi) — often referenced as Train No. 07507:

🚆 Train 07507 – Akola → Kollam (Sabarimala Special)

🗺 Route Overview:

  • Departs Akola Junction around 11:50 hrs.
  • Proceeds via Purna, Nanded, Mudkhed, Nizamabad → Kacheguda (Hyderabad) (~22:10–22:30), Dhone, Tirupati, Katpadi, and continues through Salem, Coimbatore, Thrissur, ultimately arriving at Kollam (~23:55 hrs next day).

⏳ Typical Operation:

  • Historically operated one round-trip per Sabarimala season (e.g. Dec 2025, Dec 2025) as a Special Fare / Suvidha train.
  • Distance: ~1,642 km, journey time ~36 hours.
  • Stops: Around 41 major stations; average speed about 53 km/h.

🚃 Coach Composition:

  • Mixed rake: AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier, AC Chair Car, Sleeper Class, General Seating, plus 2 SLR/luggage vans.

❌ Current Status: Discontinued for 2025

  • Train 07507 has not been scheduled in publicized IRCTC or Southern Railway Sabarimala special train lists for the 2024–25 or 2025‑26 seasons. This indicates it’s likely discontinued.

⚠️ Passenger Notes & Delay Performance

  • Special Fare trains operate at low priority, commonly suffering delays of 4–10+ hours. Reports often highlight inadequate facilities and crowded coaches.
  • Rail enquiry data for later months (like Oct–Nov 2025) show average delay around 30–50 minutes, though earlier seasons saw far longer delays.
  • Reviews on Reddit state:

    “Special trains are meant to be the last resort… 5–7 hrs delay is very common, with 10–12 hrs at the extreme.”

📋 Train Profile Summary

Feature Details
Train No. 07507 (Akola → Kollam Special)
Route Akola → Nizamabad → Kacheguda → Dhone → Tirupati → Katpadi → Kollam
Distance ~1,642 km
Travel Time ~36 hours
Departure/Arrival ~11:50 hrs from Akola → ~23:55 hrs next day at Kollam
Coach Mix AC‑2T, AC‑3T, AC Chair Car, Sleeper, General, Luggage
Operational History Seasonal special (~1 round trip per pilgrim period)
Current Status (2025) Not scheduled; likely discontinued
Delay Pattern Frequent delays; average ~30–50 min in recent runs; higher previously

✅ Alternatives for Pilgrims from Maharashtra / Telangana to Kerala

  • Regular Sabari Express (17229/17230) runs daily between Secunderabad–Thiruvananthapuram, stopping at Kollam. It includes full amenities, pantry car, and priority similar to mail/express trains.
  • Kollam–Tirupati Express (17421/17422) was inaugurated in March 2025, offering bi‑weekly service, onboard catering, LHB coaches, and significantly greater reliability.
  • Look out for Sabarimala pilgrim specials such as Kacheguda–Kollam (07611/12) or Nizamabad–Kollam (07613) in IRCTC calendars starting Sept–Oct 2025.

ℹ️ Planning Tips

  • Avoid booking seasonal special fare trains if on-time arrival and comfort are priorities.
  • Opt for permanent mail/express services like Sabari Express or Kollam–Tirupati Express if available.
  • Monitor IRCTC or Southern Railway special train notifications in early autumn for 2025–26 pilgrim season triggers.
  • Use live tools like NTES, Where Is My Train, or IRCTC special train portal to check seat availability and running status when specials are announced.

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